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AMERICAN IDOL

Archuleta outvoted by Cook in Idol Shocker

In what seemed like arace that couldn't be won, the "Rocker" David Cook somehow managed to beat out teen hearthrob and velvet crooner David Archuleta. Did the right singer win? Feel free to discuss this at the Reality Bytes message forums.

Updated: May 23, 2008 | Discuss this season of American Idol